Program Assistant - Woodstock, Canada - Southwestern Public Health

Southwestern Public Health

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Woodstock, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Closes:
Saturday March 4, 2023

Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value.

SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.

This position is presently located at the Woodstock site.

The Program Assistant performs a variety of administrative support initiatives as well as providing relief support to others ensuring that all Health Unit services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

Working in a team-based environment, program assistants maintain the required professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the general public, staff, and outside agencies to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Minimum six (6) months related work experience in an administrative function; experience in a health care setting considered an asset

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Good interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, attentiveness, and the ability to exchange information with clients and staff
Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written
Ability to have good working relationships with public, staff, and suppliers, including the ability to work collaboratively with other staff
Ability to multitask given a variety of duties within this job
Communicates both in writing and verbally in a clear and professional manner
Ability to work independently with competence and accuracy
Well organized with an ability to prioritize, plan, organize, follow processes, and manage time and work effectively as well as ensuring the timely and correct execution of such duties
Solves problems and work assignments by drawing on one's own knowledge, experience, resources, and training material, and/or calls on other people or resources as necessary
Ability to read/process various types of written material; format resources, prepare notes, draft letters, and other correspondence
Good keyboarding and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable insured vehicle
Must comply with the current Ontario Public Health Standards
Ability to work flexible hours as required
Adherence to SWPH's policies and procedures

Immunization Requirements:

Provide documentation you have received two (2) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, plus at least one booster dose, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.